Installing the alternator

• Slightly push back the threaded support sleeve (2) in the direction of arrow to facilitate the installation of the alternator.
• Screw the screw (1) into the threaded support sleeve (2).
• Press back the threaded support bushing (2) using the bolt (1).
• Unscrew the screw (1) from the threaded support bushing (2).

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• Insert and install the alternator (2).
• Tighten the screws (1).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Alternator on component carrier
  M10x75	tightening torque	38 Nm
  M10x125	tightening torque	38 Nm
  M10x90	tightening torque	38 Nm

• Tighten nut (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Positive battery cable to the alternator
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Connect connectors (2) and lock.

  The connector (2) must engage audibly.

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY .
• Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTTOM CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE, TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT REMOVED ON SHOCK TOWER) .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .